Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | |
Model | GMC Acadia | Acura MDX | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 275 hp@6600 251 lb-ft@3200 |
3.7L V6 OHC-4v 300 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 108.3 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 200.7 in | 191.6 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 78.2 in | 78.5 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 72.8 in | 68.2 in | 4.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4936 lb. | 4550 lb. | 386 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.0 gal. | 21.0 gal. | 1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 39.2 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.9 in | 61.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 59.0 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.3 in | 41.2 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 61.1 in | 61.5 in | -0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 59.1 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.7 in | -1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.4 in | 37.5 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 57.8 in | 57.1 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 42.0 in | 6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.2 in | 29.1 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 111.4 in (over 3 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | 2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.7 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 69.0 ft3 | 42.9 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 117.0 ft3 | 83.5 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of head room for tall folks. Comfortable seats. Lots of knee room. see full GMC Acadia review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Power seats have versatile adjustments. Thigh support is better than some compact SUVs that I compared. Tilt and telescoping steering wheel is flexible for driving position. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Since this is our family hauler, it needed to accommodate 5 people, with enough space between 3 kids to keep long trips bearable. Adults can sit comfortably in the third row. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row is big enough for adults, leg room & head room, comfortable bench seat; 2nd row captains chairs were an option that I chose; easy to get around 2nd row and into 3rd row. I believe the Acadia was 11" longer than the Toyota Highlander. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Captain chairs makes it easier to bring the dog on long trips. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating actually is practical. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
There are very few SUVs that can seat 7 VERY comfortably that are not HUGE suburban type SUVs. We are very pleased that the 3rd row can truly seat 3 adults with no issues. I love that I can still load it up at Costco by folding the 3rd seat down! see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Love how comfy it is-- heated seats, (though I would have loved the 2009 A/C seats on my 2008-- boo hoo!), all the controls-- love the music controls on the steering wheel. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Plenty of legroom, seat has many adjustment. see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Best 3rd row leg room in its class. Smart slide seats provide easy access to 3rd row see full GMC Acadia review |
2008 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 275-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Have taken this car on long trips, 14 hours of driving, multiple days in a row. The front seats are ok but not very comfortable. It's even tiring for the passenger. see full GMC Acadia review |
2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | That's it for the significant advantages of the new Acura MDX. Most things it does well, but not significantly better than the generally good segment averages. It's quick, but not thrillingly so. The front seats are comfortable and supportive, and cushier than those in the Infiniti, but provide less lateral support than those in the smaller Acura RDX and are no match in comfort or support for those in a BMW X5, a Lexus RX, or the big buck Mercedes reviewed a few weeks ago. Ride quality, like the seats, is good but short of luxurious. With additional sound deadening and laminated front door glass, the 2014 MDX is quieter than the 2013, but this only brings it in line with the others. By the same token, there aren't many clear reasons to reject the 2014 MDX. The most obvious follows from its relatively compact size: though (as already mentioned) cargo volume is more than competitive, there's less room in the rearmost row than in the QX60. By sliding the second row up a couple of inches (it has a half-foot of travel), adults of middling size will fit back there. But with their butt low and knees high they won't be comfortable. The QX60 offers far more combined legroom based on the spec sheets, and a couple more inches in the real world. (The Acura's specs seem to under-represent reality for passengers even as they might over-represent it for cargo.) But the Infiniti's seats are flatter and less comfortable. The new Hyundai Santa Fe offers more legroom than the Infiniti, while Ford's large crossovers could be best of all for transporting up to seven adults--if still not as good as the typical minivan. see full Acura MDX review |
2013 Acura MDX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The interior prioritizes appearance over actual utility; it's surprisingly cramped for such a large vehicle. For example, my Highlander is roughly the same size externally but seems downright cavernous on the inside in comparison. A rear passenger can fully stretch out in the Toyota. Not so in the Acura. see full Acura MDX review |